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Zerwick Family History

Zerwick Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Herwick, Berwick, Kerwick, Herrick, Fenwick, Merrick, Bernick

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Where is the Zerwick family from?

You can see how Zerwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerwick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zerwick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Zerwick families living in New Jersey. This was about 81% of all the recorded Zerwick's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Zerwick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerwick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zerwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zerwick. 100% of Zerwick women worked as a Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Zerwick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Zerwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerwick census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 96 immigration records available for the last name Zerwick. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 127 military records available for the last name Zerwick. For the veterans among your Zerwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerwick lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Zerwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Zerwick in 1954 was 61, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zerwick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerwick ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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